Abri, one of the south’s largest housing providers, will work in partnership with regeneration specialist Vistry Partnerships to transform the brownfield site which has been derelict for the last ten years into 109 new affordable homes.
Located adjacent to the popular Paintworks site, the new development will provide 100% affordable housing funded by Abri and Vistry, with grant funding support from Homes England. In addition to the homes there will also be a new 306 sq m commercial building that will likely comprise a convenience store.
A new bus layby will be created, encouraging residents to use sustainable methods of transport in the Bristol area. The development will also provide future connections to the Bristol Heat Network, a new system of underground pipes that will deliver affordable, low-carbon heat and energy across the city.
The existing landscape will be improved with new features, including an outdoor growing space for residents.
Sarah Barney, Land and New Business Manager at Abri, said: “It’s great to be moving forward and working with Vistry on the regeneration of this brownfield site. We’re proud to be delivering a scheme that is 100% affordable to help address an unmet housing need in the area. We’re determined it will be built with quality homes that will be of real value to the community.
“Abri is committed to building 12,500 new homes by 2030 and to build sustainably. With these new homes we’ll help to address environmental challenges and lower their carbon footprint by using sustainable heating which also helps customers long term by reducing their energy bills.”
Marc Thompson, Managing Director of Vistry Partnerships West, said:
“It’s great to be working with Abri again – together we’ve listened to Bristol City Council’s feedback to help shape our proposals. We’re delighted that we can now turn these proposals into reality and provide a new high-quality, sustainable and affordable community.”
Bath Road marks the second project that Abri and Vistry Partnerships will deliver in the South West, with plans also approved for 43 affordable homes on Cheltenham Street in Bath.
